Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Cerritos couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 21-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highland Bulldogs. The Dons' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Although Cerritos took the loss, they still got scores from Ruben Castro and Justin Sagun.
Justin Wyatt Jr. was his usual excellent self, rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 106 yards on six of 17 attempts for Highland. Wyatt Jr. is becoming a predictor of Highland's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't).
Cerritos' loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Highland, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Cerritos does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Highland, they will square off against Burbank at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Burbank will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight.
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